Engineer II, Electrical Systems Design

Join our Electrical Systems Design team as an Engineer II and bring your technical expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure worldwide.

You'll design electrical systems, solve complex technical challenges, and work on innovative solutions across AC, DC, and hybrid power applications in a role that offers real technical depth and career growth.

This position is accountable for the design of switchgear and switchboards based on customer plans and specifications.

The applicant will work with systems involving ground fault design, PLC transfers and power monitoring.

This position works on-site in Columbia, SC.

What will you do?


* Design and optimize electrical power systems including distribution networks for HV, MV, and LV applications


* Develop both conceptual and detailed engineering studies that establish technical strategies and equipment specifications


* Troubleshoot and resolve product and system issues in lab settings and at customer sites


* Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and reports that support customer solutions and internal standards


* Layout and configuration of switchgear and switchboard


* Ability to read, understand, interpret customer dwgs/specifications


* Design of control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish complex transfer operations


* Creation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams with SEEXD.


* Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to suit the application.

What qualifications will make you successful?


* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering fields.


* Must have 5+ years of experience in the design and manufacture of electrical distribution equipment.


* Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces


* Ability to understand applications of power circuit monitoring equipment and applications of protective relaying, including over/under voltage, phase loss, frequency, and sync check.


* Passion for continuous learning and staying current with electrical engineering advancements


* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives


* Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences


* Flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs and technical challenges

What's in it for me?


* Work on diverse, high-impact electrical system projects across multiple industries


* Access to technical training, certifications, and career development programs


* Collaborative culture that values technical excellence and innovative thinking


* Opportunity to build specialized expertise in electrical power systems and architectures

Bring your electrical engineering talent to a team that's ready to support your growth - apply today!

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